US Government: Powers of the Senate and Congress
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Who shares the power with the President to make appointments, declare war, and ratify treaties?

  • The Congress
  • The Senate (correct)
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Executive Unit

    • In cases of impeachment of the President and Supreme Court Judges, which body acts in a judicial capacity?

  • The Executive Unit
  • The Senate
  • The Congress (correct)
  • The U.S. Supreme Court

    • Who has the power to declare state emergency and mobilize military troops?

  • The Senate
  • The President (correct)
  • The Congress
  • The U.S. Supreme Court

    • Which body can declare void the acts and actions of the legislature and executive if they contravene the U.S. Constitution?

    <p>The U.S. Supreme Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints Secretaries as executive heads of departments, subject to approval from the Congress?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances may the Senate refuse to ratify the choices made by the President?

    <p>When choices contravene the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Chapter 2 in the legal studies textbook?

    <p>Forms and Organs of Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the legal studies textbook, which chapter covers the topic of 'Separation of Powers'?

    <p>Concept of State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the legal studies textbook, what is covered in Chapter 1 of Unit 4?

    <p>Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit in the legal studies textbook covers 'Family Justice System'?

    <p>Unit 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Sources of Laws' is discussed in which chapter of the legal studies textbook?

    <p>Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Property, Succession and Inheritance' are topics covered in which chapter of Unit 5?

    <p>Institutional Framework - Marriage and Divorce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assumed the leadership of the Congress party in 1921 post World War I?

    <p>Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee in India?

    <p>Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dr. Ambedkar termed as in relation to the Constitution of India?

    <p>Chief Architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which time of the day did the Constituent Assembly draft the Constitution of India?

    <p>Afternoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two main roles did the Constituent Assembly play?

    <p>Framing Constitution and Making Laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formed the Congress Party to enable Indian participation in British Government?

    <p>Allan Octavian Hume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the consultation process observed by the executive on the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Court?

    <p>To ensure the judiciary's independence and impartiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a discussion take place in Parliament regarding the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court?

    <p>Only during an impeachment proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Judiciary as guaranteed by the Constitution described in the text?

    <p>To interpret and uphold the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What jurisdiction can be invoked to move the Supreme Court under the Constitution?

    <p>Article 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the Judiciary perform in relation to the subordinate judiciary according to the text?

    <p>Administrative function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation does the Basic Structure impose on the amending power of the Parliament?

    <p>It prohibits amendments altering the Basic Structure itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) as described in the text?

    <p>To check hasty legislations with expert advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's legislature is mentioned as an example of a unicameral system in the text?

    <p>Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many States in India have a unicameral structure according to the information provided?

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason given in the text for supporting a unicameral legislative body?

    <p>Prevention of conflicts and delays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of individuals can be nominated as members to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) based on the text?

    <p>Academics and artists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose highlighted in the text for having a second chamber like the Council of States?

    <p>To safeguard states' interests in a federal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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